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Lower back pain during your period: does a heating pad help?
Lower back pain is a common part of period cramps, because the same tightening of the uterus that causes belly cramps can be felt...
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Guides
Kate's guides to heat, cramps, back pain and endometriosis.
How to use a heating pad for period cramps
Put the heating pad low on your belly, just above your pubic bone, and add heat to your lower back if your cramps reach...
Wearable heating pad, heating belt or heat patch: which is best for cramps?
A wearable heating pad suits long stretches at home or at a desk, because it covers more of your belly and back and gives...
How to use a heating pad for cramps at work
If you work at a desk, a wearable heating pad you strap on under a loose top gives you steady heat while you keep...
Does a heating pad help endometriosis pain?
Yes, for many women a heating pad eases endometriosis pain, at least for a while. Heat relaxes tight muscles and calms cramping, which is...
Why REB Relief Left Kickstarter: The Story Behind Our Rejection and New Path Forward
Kickstarter rejected the REB campaign for addressing period cramps—a reality millions of women face every month. In this blog, we dive into what happened,...
Beauty ≠ Pain: Breaking the Myths Around Women’s Pain Perception
We’ve all heard the saying, “Beauty is pain.” It’s a phrase that has embedded itself deeply into societal norms, making it seem almost acceptable...
Body Image and Pain: The Unspoken Connection
Body image and pain are two deeply personal experiences that women often navigate in silence. Society places immense pressure on women to meet certain...
Debunking the Stigma: Why Periods Aren’t Unclean
For centuries, menstruation has been shrouded in stigma, myths, and misconceptions—one of the most damaging being that periods are “unclean” or “impure.”
How We Treat Other Health Topics vs. Period Education: A Call for Change
Health education plays a critical role in shaping how we understand, manage, and care for our bodies.